Kandiss S Taylor
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kandiss S Taylor
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary, Judicial General and Senate District 7 Specials
Race
U.S. Rep. Dist., 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, B.S., 2003
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, M.Ed./Ed.S., 0506
Regent University, Virginia Beach,VA, Ph.D., 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Appling Co Sheriff's Office, Secretary, 1998-1999
Belk, Sales Associate, 1999-2003
Appling Co Board of Education, Teacher, School Counselor, Student Services Coord, 2003-Current
AFFILIATIONS
Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Member, Inspire Ministries in Vidalia, GA
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
GAGOP 1st District Chair, 2023-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2020-
GA Governor, 2022-
GA 1st Congressional, 2026-
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
State Republican Party Organizations (2025)
Donald Trump (2024)
Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2024)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I am unapologetically pro-life. Every life is created by God and worthy of protection. From conception until natural death, we must defend the sanctity of life and stand for the biblical values that built this nation.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe life begins at conception, and that truth does not change based on the method used to create it. Every embryo is a human life that deserves protection.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Never
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe we must defend the sanctity of life and enforce the laws that protect it. The Comstock Act should be enforced to prevent the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No. I believe religious liberty is a God-given right and a core American freedom. No one should be forced by the government to violate their conscience or their faith.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The phrase “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution. It comes from a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptists. The Constitution actually protects the free exercise of religion and prevents the government from establishing a national church. America’s founding principles were deeply influenced by Christian values, and our nation has always recognized the importance of faith in public life.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
I believe in an America First foreign policy. For too long, Washington has prioritized other nations over our own people. Our focus should be protecting our sovereignty and security, and only engaging abroad when America is directly threatened.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe the Chinese Communist Party is a serious threat to America’s security, economy, and technological leadership. We must stop allowing China to steal our intellectual property, undermine our industries, and threaten our national security.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is one of America’s closest allies in the Middle East. Our partnership strengthens regional stability, protects shared security interests, and reflects our shared values and historic ties.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe Islamic terrorism poses a serious threat to our national security. America must remain vigilant and take every necessary step to protect our citizens and our homeland.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain in place for seniors and vulnerable Americans, but expanding taxpayer-funded healthcare will only grow bureaucracy and drive up costs. We need free-market solutions that make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
We do not need the government being weaponized against the people.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe free enterprise and private property rights are essential to prosperity. When government gets out of the way and protects these freedoms, Americans can work, build, and succeed.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
No. I don’t believe the answer is raising taxes on Americans. Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. We should reduce waste, fraud, and abuse and let working families keep more of their money.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
We have a fraud problem, not a deceit problem.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Audit and eliminate federal fraud, waste, and abuse across all agencies. Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. 2. Cut bloated federal bureaucracy and reduce duplicative agencies and programs. 3. Stop sending billions of taxpayer dollars overseas while Americans are struggling at home. America First means taking care of our own people first. 4. Require transparency and accountability for federal spending, including regular audits and public reporting. 5. Reform welfare
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe in legal immigration, but it must serve the interests of the American people. Our border must be secure, our laws must be enforced, and immigration should prioritize those who respect our laws and want to contribute to this nation.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Heck no!
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states, local communities, and parents. Jimmy Carter should have never created this federal bureaucracy, and Washington should not be running our schools.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Foreign government funding in American education raises serious national security and influence concerns. Our schools should remain independent and focused on American values and interests.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Protecting children from sexual exploitation, online or anywhere else, should be a priority. Scripture makes this clear. In Matthew 18:6, Jesus said anyone who causes a child to stumble would be better off with a millstone around their neck and cast into the sea. We must defend our children.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks already in place.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Absolutely not
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No!
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
I would describe myself as a biblically grounded constitutional conservative who believes in limited government, the sanctity of life, strong families, religious liberty, and an America First approach to economic and foreign policy.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe we must protect children and allow them to grow and mature before making permanent decisions about their bodies. Policies that push minors toward gender transition are harmful.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
A union or partnership is not a marriage and shouldn’t be allowed to use what was founded by God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, and my faith in Jesus Christ guides my decisions and my values. I believe in biblical truth, the sanctity of life, the importance of family, and living with humility and service to others.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No. I believe photo identification should be required to vote. You have to show ID to drive a car, buy alcohol, or purchase cigarettes. Voting is one of the highest rights in our nation, and protecting election integrity is common sense.
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe biological males should not be allowed in women’s sports or women’s spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, shelters, or prisons. Women deserve fairness in competition and safety and privacy in their spaces.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe nuclear energy is one of the most reliable sources to meet our growing electricity demand, along with American oil and natural gas. Reliable baseload power is essential for economic growth and national security.
